Zeta Beta Chapter Reinstalled at South Florida
University of South Florida brothers broke out the cameras and special speeches for the reinstallation of the Zeta Beta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi on April 6. It was a celebration to remember, happening shortly after the 30th anniversary of the chapter's founding. General Fraternity President Jonathan Brant, Miami '75, and former General Fraternity President Tom Purinton, Kansas State '63, were present to reinstall the chapter and return the charter to Tampa.
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Two More Brothers Land Top Student Government Posts
After the announcement of John Brinkman, Florida '24, winning his student body president bid last month, two more Betas answered the call to lead their student peers. Brothers Clay Van Eaton, Missouri '25, and Dante Grayson, Tennessee '25, (pictured) will be stepping into high-profile leadership roles on their respective campuses. The trio leads more than 70,000 undergraduates across the SEC schools.
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Empowering and Inspiring Voice Through Dance
Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Brandon Avery Paraharm, Knox '12, returned to his alma mater to lead the 2024 Honnold Lecture. Paraharm made history as the first male heels dancer to perform in Chicago's annual Bud Billiken Parade, and now he has held a five-day dance residency for students leading up to his lecture choreographing a feature for Knox's Spring Dance Show in May.
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As Seen on "Shark Tank"
Brother Thomas McCarvel, Denver '14, and the Hype Company are bringing to the market a new approach to sandals. Their
HYPD slides are comfortable, sustainable and fully customizable. The company's founders appeared on the April 19 episode of "Shark Tank" and investor Barbara Corcoran bought in. Though not making an appearance on the show, Brother McCarvel has been with them every step of the way, currently leading as chief operating officer.
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Charitable Moves
In a vibrant display of talent and philanthropy, the Zeta Lambda Chapter at Furman electrified the crowd at Greek Groove. This lively dance-off, where sororities and fraternities vie for the Greek Groove trophy, isn't just about competition—it's about giving back. Proceeds from the event have historically supported charities like the Ryan Wood Memorial Fund, which honors Brother Ryan Wood '24, who passed away unexpectedly in 2021. Their moves stood apart from the other five fraternity performances, landing them the coveted trophy.
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Environmental Impacts
Though Earth Day was earlier this month, several Beta chapters recognized sustainability is needed more than just one day a year. Pictured above, the Appalachian State chapter's reach now extends beyond campus after it officially adopted Old East King Street in Boone, North Carolina. It's a chapter-wide commitment to maintaining the street's upkeep and making a positive impact on the community. And in Eugene, Oregon, five new brothers at Oregon planted trees to improve the metro's canopy less than 12 hours after their initiation.
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Passing of Three Oxford Cup Recipients
With a heavy heart, the Fraternity reports the passing of three of Beta’s most accomplished brothers: transportation and logistics industry leader and former General Fraternity President
Bob Schaupp, Lawrence '51; former U.S. Ambassador
Glen Holden, Oregon '51; and longtime Ford CEO
Don Petersen, Washington '46. Between 1988 and 2011, these brothers were deservedly bestowed with the Oxford Cup, Beta's top honor for professional achievement.
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